Rehearsal: March 31st

We're in the home stretch, ladies and gentlemen!

This week we only have ONE REHEARSAL which makes in all the more important THAT YOU ATTEND! If you usually have other commitments on Thursdays, please please (I'm on my cyber knees) get another person to help you out so you can come to this week!

THURSDAY, March 31st, 6-9pm
Slow Show Run Through--- which means we'll work on cues, transitions, and props. EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE THERE!!!

NO REHEARSAL SATURDAY due to General Conference.

Have a great week and we'll see you Thursday!

Rehearsal: March 24th & 26th

Every Rehearsal from NOW ON is in the CULTURAL HALL!!! WOO HOO!

Here's what I ask: since we have to strike (take down) the set after every rehearsal, I ask that we move our start time to 6:00 PM on Thursdays and 8:45 AM on Saturdays. This way we have time to put in all together and hopefully, get started with our actual rehearsing by (the latest) 6:30.

I expect EVERYONE to attend rehearsals starting SATURDAY MARCH 26th. THIS SATURDAY! That's our costume fitting, and the day I have set aside to add choir into the background.

Here's what we're working on this week:

Thursday, March 24th, 6-9pm:
Opening (Scene 1.1-1.3) and Closing (2.5-3.2) segments of the show. I need as much of the cast there as possible--- if you have possible resurrected extras (because our old REs are really Choir members) for scene 1.3. BRING THEM THURSDAY!

Saturday, March 16th, 9am-130pm (depending):
9-10: Choir Rehearsal
10-when we finish: add choir into scenes, find costumes--everyone needs to come!!!, and watch SOTW dvd.
12-when finished: Individual Solo Rehearsal for #25, maybe #36

Thanks everyone!

Weekly Rehearsal Announcement

Hey all!

I hope everyone had the chance to go to East Stake's production this weekend.

• This week's schedule is up on the blog! samusical2011.blogspot.com. Pay close attention as to the scenes we are working. EVERYONE, including choir, should be at rehearsals now---unless I say otherwise!
• We have THREE rehearsals this week!

  Wednesday, March 16^th, 6:00-9:00pm--- Cultural Hall

  OPENING of Show, Rework Scene 2.1, 2.4

  Thursday, March 17^th 6:00-9:00pm

  6-7pm: Personal Blocking Extra Help--- ANYONE who has concerns of where they should be during their scenes should come--- ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE MISSED REHEARSALS!!!!
  

  6:30-9pm: Choir Rehearsal (24, 25, 27, 36)

  Saturday, March 19^th 9-1:30 pm: OFF BOOK DATE

  RUN THROUGH SECTION: Scene 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4--- We are going to run this section a few times. I want to rework each scene once or twice and then run the section.
  

  12-1:30pm: Individual Solo Rehearsal--- 28, 30 & 36

• Also---DON'T buy sandals just yet, we might be borrowing those, as well, from the East Stake. We'll find out more next Saturday at our Costume Fitting.
• If you know other cast members, casually ask them if they've seen the new schedule, emails, etc. Encourage attendance/participation from everyone!
• Remember, SATURDAY is OFF-BOOK! You need to be working on memorizing your lines this week! We'll also try to be off 'singers' too (from the CD).
• If you have friends/family interested in being extras, I'd like them to come to the March 24th rehearsal, all ages are welcome for extras!
  

As always, email me with any questions!

Rehearsal: March 16th, 17th & 19th

Wednesday, March 16^th, 6:00-9:00pm--- Cultural Hall

OPENING of Show, Rework Scene 2.1, 2.4

Thursday, March 17^th 6:00-9:00pm

6-7pm: Personal Blocking Extra Help--- ANYONE who has concerns of where they should be during their scenes should come--- ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE MISSED REHEARSALS!!!!

7:00-9pm: Choir Rehearsal (24, 25, 27, 36)

Saturday, March 19^th 9-1:30 pm: OFF BOOK DATE

RUN THROUGH SECTION: Scene 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4--- We are going to run this section a few times. I want to rework each scene once or twice and then run the section.

12-1:30pm: Individual Solo Rehearsal--- 28, 30 & 36

CHANGE in TOMORROW'S Rehearsal

Hello again!

It came to my attention last night that, even though I switched the rehearsals for yesterday and tomorrow, a lot of people didn't realize it until they got there and saw the confused look on my face as to why you were there. We're now a month into the production and, I don't know if y'all noticed, but I like to use email as my biggest form of communication, texting being my second. (I dropped the texting ball yesterday and forgot to send that one out--sorry).

Honestly, with two toddler kiddos, I would have a hard time calling everyone to remind them about rehearsal; we have a rather large cast and I need to use the little extra time I have to not work on this magnificent production, taking care of my family.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE check your email and/or the blog to MAKE SURE YOU KNOW if and when you need to come to rehearsal. The schedule will continue to get moved around as we adjust for absences in previous (and upcoming because of Spring Break) rehearsals--- so IT IS IMPERATIVE that you CHECK THE BLOG and/or YOUR EMAIL! Thanks for reading my rant; I'm off my soapbox now.

Since attendance has been sparse at some rehearsals, this is what I expect for tomorrow (please be on time)---it was hard to start on time yesterday when we have a lot of characters in the scene.

This has changed since the beginning of the week, so pay attention ;)

9:00am-9:45 am

Scene 2.3: James, John, Peter, Cleopas, Disciple, Savior, Andrew, Matthew, Thaddeus, Phillip, James Alphaeus, Simon Zelotes, Nathanael, Disciple 1, Disciple 2, Disciple 3

10:00-11:00 am

Scene 2.5: James, Thomas, John, Peter, The Savior, Andrew, Matthew, Thaddeus, Phillip, James Alphaeus, Simon Zelotes, Nathanael

11:00am- 12:00pm

Finish Scene 1.2 & 2.2: Disciple and Cleopas

12:15- 2:00pm

The REST of 3.2--- CLOSING OF THE SHOW----EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE THERE

A couple things to bring to your attention:

• Remember, we now have rehearsal on Wednesday, March 16th from 6-9 in the Cultural Hall. I'd like to finish the closing of the show, start the OPENING, and rework 2.1.
• If you CANNOT make a rehearsal PLEASE let me know before I miss your lovely presence at the actual rehearsal--- we only have NINE rehearsals left until we perform for an audience!
• SHOES: You will be responsible for the shoes to wear with your costume. In the email, I attached a document that has what styles would be approved, if you have a question--- ASK ME! I'm pretty approachable! ;) The good thing is these styles are pretty popular now, so you shouldn't have a hard time finding some. Chorus, you don't need shoes unless you're an extra in scenes 2.1 and 2.4.
  
• STAGE and TECH HELP: WE NEED EXTRA HELP. If you know anyone who would like to work with Costumes, Lighting, Sound, Makeup & Hair, Stage Crew, Set & Advertising.... PLEASE GIVE THEM THIS EMAIL ADDRESS or GIVE ME THEIR NAMES and CONTACT INFO!
  
• EXTRAS: I need a bunch more people to help out by being resurrected beings in scene 1.3. We'll use the choir as extras, but I need more bodies to create the effect. Just like the stage/tech help, if you know anyone that's interested, please give them this email to contact me ASAP! We can use ALL AGES!

I think that's it for now---- Thanks again for your willing participation in this production!

Amber

UPDATE

Happy Monday!

• Rehearsal schedule for the week is up on the blog. Thursday is 3.1 and 3.2 up to show closing; 630 to 9, as always. Saturday is 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5 and the SHOW opening; 9-2 and go to the BLOG to find out what times I want you there. Just a reminder, come 10 minutes earlier, so we're not waiting for you.
• We have the option to ADD ANOTHER REHEARSAL next Wednesday, March 16th. I want to add it. I would like to rework 2.1 and 2.4 and then do the OPENING and CLOSING of the show. We are able to have the cultural hall that night, so we'd be rehearsing in our actual performance space. This is why I want to add it. Times would be from 6-9.
• Don't forget to go to the East Stake's production this week. Either their Dress Rehearsal, Wednesday the 9th at 7 or Friday at 7, Saturday at 4 or 7. Email saeaststaketickets@gmail.com to let them know if you're not coming to the Dress.
• WEDNESDAY, I'm up for carpooling, if we want to meet at the stake center at 6 and head over there. Let me know if you're interested and/or wouldn't mind driving. We all need to save on gas these days! It's also your chance to pin me down and ask questions! ;)
  
• The address for their performance is 8801 Midcrown Drive, Windcrest, TX 78239
• When you go pay particular attention to your character and ask yourself two things: what do you like about this actors' portrayal and what you don't like... then REPORT to ME at next rehearsal.
• On that note, please, please, please research your character. Obviously, please use cation when you are looking at resources. Use PRAYER and the inspiration from the HOLY GHOST to find what you're looking for. I want you to understand where they are coming from and what they are feeling as these events unfolded. Imagine to have believed that the Resurrection was just an abstract concept and then to have the Resurrected Savior standing in front of you? How would that have felt?

Thanks everyone for your participation and service!

Amber

Rehearsal: March 10th & 12th

NOTE: I'm giving you the times because I don't want you to have to sit around all Saturday morning until we are ready for you to participate. With that said, I would like y'all to be there 10 MINUTES before your scene block starts. For example, on Thursday, if you're in Scene 3.2 but not 3.1, I would like to see you at the church at 7:20.

As always, email/call/text with questions.

Here's the rundown:

Thursday, March 10^th 6:30-9:00pm
6:30pm-7:30pm

Scene 3.1: James, Thomas, Aaron, John, Peter, Andrew (The Savior, Voice-over)
End of Scene: Matthew, Thaddeus, Phillip, James Alphaeus, Simon Zelotes, Nathanael

7:30-9:00pm

Scene 3.2: James, Thomas, John, Peter, The Savior (voice-over), Andrew, Matthew, Thaddeus, Phillip, James Alphaeus, Simon Zelotes, Nathanael, Angel 1, Angel 2

Saturday, March 12^th 9am-2:00pm

9:00am-9:45 am

Finish Scene 1.2 & 2.2: Disciple and Cleopas

10:00-11:00 am

Scene 2.3: James, John, Peter, Cleopas, Disciple, Savior, Andrew, Matthew, Thaddeus, Phillip, James Alphaeus, Simon Zelotes, Nathanael, Disciple 1, Disciple 2, Disciple 3

11:00am- 12:00pm

Scene 2.5: James, Thomas, John, Peter, The Savior, Andrew, Matthew, Thaddeus, Phillip, James Alphaeus, Simon Zelotes, Nathanael

12:15- 2:00pm

Whatever we didn’t get to on the 10^th start Scene 1.1--- OPENING OF SHOW

House Layout

REHEARSAL TONIGHT for SCENE 2.4 a 6:30 and a CHOIR REHEARSAL at 8pm! BE THERE!

This is important for EVERYONE to have... THE HOUSE LAYOUT! It is how the Cultural Hall will be situated during our performance. Each potential entrance and exit is numbered 1,2, 3, 4. On the main stage itself we have four color-coded platforms. RED is 1' off the ground, YELLOW is 2' off ground and 8' by 12', BLUE is 3' off ground and same size and yellow, GREEN is 1' off ground and 4' by 16'.

This will help y'all understand the directions we give you during rehearsal process!

Newest News

Happy Tuesday, everyone!

There's a few things I would like to send out this time around:

• Thursday's Rehearsal: From 6:30 to 8pm, we are working on 2.4. Ideally, I would LOVE to finish this scene, so cross your fingers and BE ON TIME! Then from 8-9pm we have a CHOIR REHEARSAL. If you are not in 2.4, I expect you to be waiting to start at 8, not arriving at that time. Please, please, please give yourself time to be on time. ;)
  
• Blog: We'll do our best to update this more--- http://samusical2011.blogspot.com. By the end of the night, I'll have a diagram of the stage up for y'all to have and I'll post all of the emails I send out. I'll also do my best to send reminder texts to everyone who has that capability. Each Sunday, I'll have a update up to what we'll be rehearsing that week, so remember to check then!
  
• East Stake Play: I was wrong about the days--- sorry! There dates are NEXT WEEK! They've asked us to come to their Dress Rehearsal next Wednesday the 9th at 7pm. Please let me know, ASAP, if you can come to that one. If not, I would like you to go to one of their performances that weekend. Friday, March 11th at 7 or Saturday, March 12th at 4pm or 7pm. If you decide to go to one of their performances please email saeaststaketickets@gmail.com to reserve seats. You don't need tickets, but they'd like to know how many people will attend.
  
• Missing Choir Members: We need a few (3-4) more women for the choir. If you know anyone who's interested PLEASE invite them to come to Thursday's Choir practice.
  
• Extras & Helpers: We'll also need a few more extras for the resurrection scene. if you know of anyone who'd want to be on the stage for a couple minutes only and doesn't want to sing in the choir, please give them my contact info. Also, start getting the word out for the help we need
  

As always, feel free to email me with any questions or concerns.